Prediction: Coleraine vs Crusaders

Team pages: Coleraine · Crusaders

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.52Total
Coleraine2.76
Crusaders0.76
1X2
79% 14% 7%
Coleraine Draw Crusaders
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 53% Both teams to score 52%
Most likely score
2-0 11%
Recent form · 10 last
Coleraine 8-2-0 (W-D-L)
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Crusaders 6-2-2 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Coleraine 5–1 Crusaders (6 last)
  • Coleraine5-1Crusaders
  • Coleraine4-0Crusaders
  • Crusaders0-2Coleraine
  • Crusaders0-4Coleraine
  • Coleraine1-0Crusaders
  • Crusaders3-0Coleraine
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Coleraine 1631 · Crusaders 1529
ColeraineDrawCrusaders
Our model78%15%7%
Market80%13%7%
Estimated total (ours) 3.52 goals · Bet365 line 3.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 70%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Coleraine (rating 1631 vs 1529).
  • H2H favours Coleraine: 5-0-1.
  • Cards-heavy: 5.3 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

ColeraineCrusaders
Goals for / against (FT)3 / 0.81.8 / 1.5
Goals for / against (HT)1.4 / 0.41.2 / 0.6
Half-time result (W/D/L)60/40/0%50/20/30%
Corners (HT / FT)3.8 / 5.42.9 / 4.9
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)1.4 / 0.23.9 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Coleraine 501 Crusaders

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DateHomeScoreAway
17/01/26
Northern Ireland Premier
Coleraine5-1
HT 0-1
Crusaders
09/01/26
Northern Ireland Cup
Coleraine4-0
HT 0-0
Crusaders
29/11/25
Northern Ireland Premier
Crusaders0-2
HT 0-1
Coleraine
06/09/25
Northern Ireland Premier
Crusaders0-4
HT 0-3
Coleraine
07/05/25
Northern Ireland Play-Offs
Coleraine1-0
HT 1-0
Crusaders
19/04/25
Northern Ireland Premier
Crusaders3-0
HT 1-0
Coleraine

Standings · Northern Ireland Premier

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Coleraine 4310 8110
2 Carrick Rangers 4301 739
3 Dungannon Swifts 4301 639
4 Crusaders 4301 869
5 Linfield 4301 549
6 Glentoran 4202 646
7 Cliftonville 4202 546
8 Ballymena Utd 3102 443
9 Larne FC 1010 001
10 Limavady United 3003 160
11 Portadown 4004 280
12 Bangor FC 3003 090

Common opponents 4 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentColeraineCrusaders
Portadown 3-0 W 3-2 W
Carrick Rangers 2-0 W 1-6 L
Glentoran 6-2 W 2-1 W
Cliftonville 6-2 W 1-2 L
Record vs common 4 W 0 D 0 L 2 W 0 D 2 L

Better against common opponents: Coleraine (4 of 4 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Coleraine

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
28/08 Portadown
Northern Ireland Premier
2-0 3-0 132 W
22/08 Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland Premier
0-0 2-0 14 W
15/08 Larne FC
Northern Ireland Premier
0-0 0-0 D
08/08 Dungannon Swifts
Northern Ireland Premier
1-0 3-1 102 W
25/04 Glentoran
Northern Ireland Premier
2-0 6-2 00 W
18/04 Linfield
Northern Ireland Premier
2-0 3-0 80 W
11/04 Cliftonville
Northern Ireland Premier
4-2 6-2 63 W
07/04 Larne FC
Northern Ireland Premier
1-1 4-1 23 W
28/03 Dungannon Swifts
Northern Ireland Premier
1-1 2-1 60 W
21/03 Glentoran
Northern Ireland Premier
1-0 1-1 31 D

Crusaders

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
29/08 Glentoran
Northern Ireland Premier
1-0 2-1 45 W
22/08 Portadown
Northern Ireland Premier
2-0 3-2 33 W
15/08 Ballymena Utd
Northern Ireland Premier
2-1 2-1 54 W
07/08 Cliftonville
Northern Ireland Premier
0-1 1-2 01 L
25/04 Ballymena Utd
Northern Ireland Premier
3-1 3-2 25 W
18/04 Glenavon
Northern Ireland Premier
0-0 1-0 49 W
11/04 Portadown
Northern Ireland Premier
3-0 4-0 113 W
07/04 Bangor FC
Northern Ireland Premier
0-1 1-1 102 D
28/03 Carrick Rangers
Northern Ireland Premier
1-2 1-6 55 L
21/03 Portadown
Northern Ireland Premier
0-0 0-0 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Coleraine vs Crusaders?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Coleraine win (79%). Probabilities: Coleraine 79%, draw 14%, Crusaders 7%.

How many goals are expected in Coleraine vs Crusaders?

The model expects 3.52 goals (Coleraine 2.76 · Crusaders 0.76), with a 53% chance of under 3.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Coleraine vs Crusaders?

The model gives a 52% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 2-0.